Even though the Federal Reserve drew a bright line under its inflation mandate at its meeting this week, officials will remain keenly focused on the strength of demand in deciding whether to ease again.
The Fed edged nearer to giving the wobbling U.S. economic recovery another shot in the arm on Tuesday by saying it stands [...]
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Fed will keep eye on demand despite inflation nod
September 22nd, 2010 by Financial Writer
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more...U.S. Two-Year Treasury Yield Near Record Low on Speculation Japan Will Buy
September 15th, 2010 by Financial Writer
Treasury two-year yields were three basis points away from a record low on speculation Japan will invest proceeds from its yen sales in U.S. government debt.
The notes held a three-day rally as the central bank prepared to buy securities maturing from March 2012 to February 2013 today as part of its plan to spur the [...]
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Fed earned $45 billion in 2009: report
January 12th, 2010 by Financial Writer
The Federal Reserve made record profits in 2009 and will return $45 billion to the Treasury, after its efforts to prop up the economy created a windfall for the government, the Washington Post reported.
The $45 billion reflects the highest earnings in the 96-year history of the U.S. central bank, the newspaper reported on its website [...]
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